Saint Louis FC
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Wikipedia - Saint Louis FC
Saint Louis FC was an American professional soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team was founded in May 2014, and competed in the USL Championship. The team played their matches at West Community Stadium, a venue inside the World Wide Technology Soccer Park.
History
SLSG Pro LLC (affiliated with St. Louis area youth club St. Louis Scott Gallagher) was awarded the USL Pro franchise on May 1, 2014. That same day, the club announced that they would play their home games at the 5,500 seat World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton, Missouri. Dale Schilly, the youth club director of SLSG, was named head coach.
On June 2, 2014, it was announced that the team's name was Saint Louis Football Club.
Former AC St. Louis player Mike Ambersley was the first player signed to the team on January 13, 2015.
On January 16, 2015, the team announced their affiliation with the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer.
St. Louis FC played their inaugural game on March 28, 2015, losing to Louisville City 2–0. Their first victory was against the Tulsa Roughnecks on April 2, 2015, winning 2–0. Jeremie Lynch scored the team's first ever goal in the 42nd minute. Their home debut was a 1–1 draw against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on April 11, 2015, before of a sellout crowd of 5,280. The team's first home win came against the Wilmington Hammerheads on May 9, 2015, with the winning goal by Sam Fink.
On May 16, 2016, Saint Louis FC announced that they had acquired the PDL team Springfield Synergy FC and renamed the team as Saint Louis FC U-23. On August 15, 2016, Saint Louis FC announced that Dale Schilly had been relieved of coaching duties; Tim Leonard was named as interim head coach. On October 12, 2016, Saint Louis FC introduced Preki as the new head coach.
On February 15, 2017, Saint Louis FC and the Chicago Fire did not renew their affiliation for the 2017 season. On November 19, 2017, the club announced that Preki and the club were parting ways by mutual agreement. Anthony Pulis joined the team from Orlando City B to take over the role of head coach the next day.
On August 25, 2020, citing the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020, and because of the MLS expansion on the way to St. Louis, it was announced that the 2020 season would be the final season of operation for the club.
Known for their passionate fan base and strong community support, Saint Louis FC has established itself as a beloved team in the St. Louis area. The team plays their home matches at West Community Stadium, creating an electric atmosphere for fans to enjoy.
With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to developing young talent, Saint Louis FC continues to make a name for themselves in the USL and beyond. As they strive for success on the field, the team also prioritizes giving back to the community through various outreach programs and initiatives.
Overall, Saint Louis FC is a team with a rich history, a bright future, and a strong sense of pride in representing their city on the soccer pitch.